Diversity in the Family Today Has Resulted In

question 33

Multiple Choice

Diversity in the family today has resulted in:

• A) no similarities to the family of the past.
• B) a lack of expert agreement on the definition of "family."
• C) overemphasis on family similarities.
• D) government withdrawal from the family structure.

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Definitions:

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